Trainee or Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Aseptics

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated NHS hospital is seeking a conscientious individual to join their busy Technical Services Unit in the Pharmacy Department. The role involves aseptic preparation and dispensing of injectable medicines, with full training provided. You will have opportunities for career development and enjoy generous benefits such as 27 days holiday and access to the NHS Pension Scheme. Ideal candidates will possess a methodical approach and a passion for patient care.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme

Extensive learning and development opportunities

Discounts from various providers

Qualifications

• GCSEs in maths and English (or equivalent) at Grades C/4 or above.
• Willingness to participate in aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the aseptic preparation of medicines.
• Dispense Ready to Administer (RtA) preparations.
• Perform environmental monitoring and stock management activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Patient care passion

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Job description

We are a busy Technical Services Unit within the Pharmacy Department at York Hospital. Our aseptic services unit is a specialised service preparing bespoke chemotherapy, Monoclonal Antibodies as well as some Parenteral Nutrition products and a small range of other IV products.

Suitable candidates would be required to work in a cleanroom environment where duties are interesting and varied and include the preparation and dispensing of injectable medicines.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a service that works very hard behind the scenes to ensure that patients receive the very best treatment. The team are a friendly, hardworking bunch who are proud in the knowledge that they make a difference to improving the lives of these patients.

Accuracy and attention to detail is essential for this position as is a passion for patient care, quality and improvement. Full training will be provided and you will be given the opportunity to undertake further qualifications. Applicants must also hold GCSE’s in maths and English language (or equivalent) at Grades C/4 or above.

The entry banding for this role is either a Band 2 or Band 3. This is dependent on prior Pharmacy qualifications and experience. This will be discussed at Interview. Once fully trained and qualified the post will be a permanent 3. This is a fulfilling role in itself but it is also a great stepping stone into Pharmacy with many different opportunities for career development.

You will be required to participate in the aseptic preparation of medicines. This involves working at a pharmaceutical isolator preparing a range of intravenous medication. Full training will be given.

In addition you will also be required to participate in the dispensing of Ready to Administer (RtA) preparations, ward top ups, the decontamination and disinfection of the aseptic unit, environmental monitoring and stock management activities such as stock checks, receipt of stock and expiry date checks.

We are looking for a conscientious individual who will take a methodical approach to a task and who appreciates the importance of following procedures.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
  
  

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Trust Information Pack: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: John Boulton Job title: Principal Technician - Aseptic Services Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01904 721836